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Feb. 24
6:04 p.m. Juvenile. 1300 Jade Road. At approximately 9:30 a.m., the St. Joseph police office was called for a juvenile problem. When an officer arrived, the student was calm but then the situation became escalated. The officer did have to restrain him for several minutes holding his arms and straddling him on the floor until he calmed down and staff took over. The juvenile was taken home.
Feb. 25
12:34 a.m. Underage intoxication. 37 College Ave S. While on duty, an officer was dispatched to an underage-consumption complaint in Mary Hall on St. Ben’s campus. St. Ben’s security advised they were out with an underage intoxicated male. The officer responded and spoke with the male. The man had blood-shot watery eyes, dilated pupils and a strong odor of alcohol coming from him. He was 19 years old and he admitted to consuming alcohol. He provided a preliminary blood test of .177. The officer provided the man a diversion card and explained the process. The officer spoke with a friend of the man’s who agreed to come and take responsibility of him.
Feb. 26
1:02 a.m. Public urination. 109 Minnesota St. W. While on patrol, an officer saw a male standing up against the outside of Sal’s Bar in the corner urinating. The officer stopped him and identified him. Issued citation for public urination.
Feb. 27
12:19 a.m. Suspicious activity. 1180 Elm Street E. An officer was dispatched to a suspicious vehicle in the McDonald’s parking lot. Caller said he could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle and a male was standing outside of the vehicle. The officer checked the parking lot and surrounding area with negative contact.
Feb. 28
8:21 p.m. Harassment. 300 Minnesota St. E. Complainant called and stated she met a male on a dating site and after a couple of texts and chats, he had become harassing. Only had a phone number and no name. An officer advised her to block or ignore the number. Also advised she could change hers. She just requested the officer call and tell him to knock it off. The officer left a message.
